The UFC welterweight division is in a state of flux with the recent crowning of Islam Makhachev at UFC 322. The title picture is wide open, with a hungry pack of contenders like Michael Morales and Carlos Prates surging up the rankings.

Della Maddalena (18-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) lost his welterweight title to Islam Makhachev (28-1 MMA, 17-1 UFC) by unanimous decision this past Saturday in New York, where he was controlled on the ground for over 19 minutes.

Michael Morales knocked out Sean Brady to make his case for a shot at MMA’s greatest prize last weekend. Carlos Prates called for a title shot after beating Leon Edwards earlier in the evening at UFC 322. The winner of Belal Muhammad vs Ian Machado Garry could jump to the front of the queue at 170lbs.

A crucial welterweight matchup co-headlines UFC Fight Night as former champion Belal Muhammad meets Irish rising star Ian Machado Garry. Muhammad (24-4, 1 NC) transformed into a high-output, defensively sharp,

Muhammad (24-4 MMA, 15-4 UFC) takes on Machado Garry (16-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) in a pivotal welterweight clash which co-headlines Saturday's UFC Fight Night 265 (ESPN+) event at ABHA Arena in Doha, Qatar.

Muhammad has long claimed to have been disrespected by those who dismiss his talent level and résumé in the UFC — and Rogan agrees with him. While hosting the welterweight fighter on his podcast last year, the veteran UFC color commentator launched a passionate defense of Muhammad.

The former welterweight champion and training partner of new titleholder knows things are a bit more complicated now

Belal Muhammad recently explained training with younger sparring partners ahead of his fight against Ian Machado Garry at UFC Qatar.

The VFS Academy linchpin arrived at the Ultimate Fighting Championship summit when he laid claim to the undisputed welterweight title with a five-round unanimous decision over Leon Edwards at UFC 304 in July 2024.

UFC star Jack Della Maddalena has shared his first statement since losing his welterweight belt to Islam Makhachev at UFC 322.

Leon Edwards suffered his third straight defeat this past Saturday, and Belal Muhammad sees that as a sign of a new career chapter for the Englishman.